Sadly, I am off my feet again! Earlier this month, I went outside to walk my pup, Mochi, and slipped on a sheet of ice on the staircase leading into my home. I am now laid up with a broken ankle and have just over a week more of recuperation before I can put even just a little bit of weight on my foot. The first level of my home has become my sole living space. It’s a little messy at the moment, but it will have to do. Read more to see how I’m managing and trying to get my life in order.
![I'm using a Lifewit large capacity storage bin to hold the things I need while I recuperate from my ankle surgery.](https://momhomeguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/lifewit-storage-bin.jpg)
If you follow my blog, you might know that I slipped on ice and broke my ankle earlier this month. It wasn’t a good way to start out the new year! I had ankle surgery earlier this month (two days before my birthday), and now I am at approximately three weeks after my surgery. In about another week I can start start putting some weight on my ankle, but only for an hour a day. I’ve basically been living on the couch in my home’s first-floor family room. To make things easier, my husband and I have been keeping some of my clothes (mostly loose yoga pants, shirts and sweatshirts) on a table in the room. We also keep some towels and washcloths there for me. I needed something to organize it all. That’s where my Lifewit Large Capacity Storage Bag comes into play. Lifewit’s handy and attractive bags are ON SALE on Amazon currently for $17 for three large bins—that’s only just over $5 each. I think that’s a good deal.
Clothing, Sheet and Towel Storage
On one side of my home’s family room, my husband and I have a billiards table. It is a beautiful pool table with intricately carved, wooded legs. The problem is that the table becomes a catchall for mail, laundry and other stuff. It had an abundance of clothing, etc., on it for me to use while I am off my foot, so it looked a mess!
I knew that Lifewit’s large capacity storage bag would be an efficient and attractive way to organize all the clothing, towels and linens for me on the pool table. I have already used some of Lifewit’s fabric storage bins in other areas of my home and love them.
![A Lifewit storage container is perfect for storing large items like mattress pads, comforters, and sheets. It can also hold quite a bit of clothing!](https://momhomeguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Lifewit-storage-container-650x488.jpg)
My new large capacity Lifewit storage bins are great for storing a large amount of clothing, or for packing away comforters and towels.
![Lifewit storage bins are larger and are perfect for storing off-season clothing. (I have summer clothes and swimsuits in mine.)](https://momhomeguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/clothing-storage-bin-650x487.jpg)
I decided to use a Lifewit bin to store my comforter and sheets that my husband brought downstairs for me while I recuperate, and another one to store the clothing I’m keeping on hand downstairs until I feel stable enough on my feet to go upstairs.
I chose to get my new Lifewit storage containers in gray (they also come in blue and black). They have sturdy handles on either side for carrying and a clear plastic window in the front to easily see what’s contained in the fabric bin. My storage bins are 23.6 x 16.9 x 13.7 inches and can hold quite a lot! Each bin zips closed on top to keep dust out.
![My new Lifewit Large Capacity Storage Container has a lot of space for storing my belongings.](https://momhomeguide.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/inside-lifewit-storage-bin.jpg)
Organized Storage
Now that I have my clothing, towels and sheets stored in my Lifewit organizing bins, our home’s family room looks more organized. Once I am back on my feet, I hope to use my new Lifewit storage bins to pack up my winter clothes when spring arrives! (I am officially even more not a fan of winter now!)
I am hoping that in March or April, if all goes well with my recuperation, I can get the walk-in closet that my husband and I share in our bedroom organized. I would love to add custom clothing racks and shelves. If you have any pointers you can share on organizing a closet, let me know!
I’m sure that is handy for storing everything while you’re downstairs! I would have picked the gray color, too! I bet you miss your office upstairs!
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Great ideas, Thanks!
Thanks for stopping by, Lela!